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dimethyl terephthalate

Term ID
CHEBI:156286
Synonyms
  • 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester
  • 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester
  • di-Me terephthalate
  • dimethyl 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate
  • dimethyl 4-phthalate
  • dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
  • dimethyl p-benzenedicarboxylate
  • dimethyl p-phthalate
  • methyl 4-carbomethoxybenzoate
  • methyl p-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoate
  • terephthalic acid dimethyl ester
  • terephthalic acid, dimethyl ester
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Definition
A diester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy groups of terephthalic acid with methanol. It is a primary ingredient widely used in the manufacture of polyesters and industrial plastics.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Resources
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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